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Zuni Polychrome Jar
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- clay
with concave base and compressed globular body, finely painted in two shades of brown against a cream slip, with a classic capped spiral design.
Provenance
Acquired from Dewey Galleries, Santa Fe, NM in 2002
Condition
Circa 1860. Small chips to rim but otherwise very good condition with only typical wear for age.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The capped spiral design occurs with great frequency on Zuni pottery after about 1850; this example was made soon after the transition from Kiapkwa Polychrome to Zuni Polychrome, about the time of the introduction of the design. For a further discussion of the capped spiral design see Lanmon and Harlow, 2008, pp. 176-183.